Genovese, Kitty (Catherine Susan) b. July 7, 1935 d. March 13, 1964Murder Victim. She was the victim of a street murder which shocked the nation and made headlines due to the fear and apathy of 38 witnesses who allegedly stood by and didn't help out or call the police while the crime was in progress. She was a manager at a bar in Hollis, Queens, New York, and drove her red Fiat to her home in Kew Gardens, Queens, at 3:30 a.m. on March 13, 1964. As she approached her apartment house, she spotted a strange man standing along her route and sensed that something...[Read More] (Bio by: Anthony B)Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Gregg, John Robert b. 1867 d. 1948In 1888, he perfected the Gregg Shorthand System, which is used throughout the world and has been adapted to 11 languages. Gregg founded a school in Chicago to teach his system and other business subjects. He directed a firm that published his books and edited 2 business magazines. Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Gruelle, Johnny Barton b. December 24, 1880 d. January 9, 1938Author. He produced cartoons and drawings for numerous newspapers and magazines including "The New York Herald" and "Good Housekeeping." He wrote the prize winning comic strip "Brutus." In 1915 he patented and trademarked the doll which became known and loved throughout the world as "Raggedy Ann". In 1918 his book "Raggedy Ann Stories" was published and the first doll was introduced. "Ragged Andy Stories" came out in 1920. He subsequently wrote many other books about the adventures of Raggedy...[Read More] (Bio by: Jan Franco)Silvermine Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USAPlot: unmarked grave

Perkins, Maxwell Evarts b. September 20, 1884 d. June 21, 1947Publication Editor. Although he started in 1907 as a reporter for the "New York Times", he gained acclaim and notority for his career as a book editor for publisher Charles Scribner's Sons, which be began in 1914. For over 30 years he helped beginning authors such as Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Jones, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Thomas Wolfe to become best-selling novelists. He was known to say "Just get it down on paper, and then we'll see what to do with it." His biography, "...[Read More] (Bio by: Jan Franco)Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Rogers, John b. October 30, 1829 d. July 27, 1904Artist. One of his many realistic "Rogers group" sculpures, entitled "Slave Auction," promoted the cause of the abolishionists. Other works depicted American scenes and ideals, and exposed the average person to art, giving rise to his reputation as "The People's Sculptor." His piece, "The Council of War," contains portraits of President Abraham Lincoln, General Ulysses S. Grant, and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. His life-size sculpture of Lincoln won a bronze medal at the 1893 Columbian...[Read More] (Bio by: Jan Franco)Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Skala, Lilia b. November 28, 1896 d. December 18, 1994Actress. Best remembered as the dance inspiration 'Hanna Long' in the 1983 pop culture classic "Flashdance" and opposite Sidney Poitier in her Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination as 'Mother Superior Maria' in "Lillies of the Field" (1963). At the time of her Oscar nomination for "Lilies of the Field," Lilia was working at the Lost and Found desk of New York's Transit Authority, and was only able to attend the ceremonies when United Artists agreed to pay her fare. Within a year, Lilia was...[Read More] (Bio by: Noni)Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Webster, Harold Tucker b. September 21, 1885 d. September 22, 1952Cartoonist. He drew various newspaper comics for 50 years, including "How to Torture Your Wife," "Life's Darkest Moment," and "Poker Portraits." His most famous and lasting character, 'Caspar Milquetoast', appeared in a comic called "The Timid Soul," and entered the English language as a slang term for meekness. He described 'Caspar' as "the man who speaks softly and gets hit with a big stick." Considered to have a knack of portraying everyday middle-class life with insight and humor, millions...[Read More] (Bio by: Jan Franco)Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA